Andy did you resolve your issue? I have the same engine and the same problem.
Frank
I'm going to start with the carbs the load test is pushing me towards that. Compression is good when engine is hot. To the hopefully ruels out the rings or worse.
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Andy did you resolve your issue? I have the same engine and the same problem.
Frank